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PADI® Open Water Diver

Available on 10 Apr

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, French, Indonesian
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • No cancellation
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

  • Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days, no prior experience required.
  • Breathing underwater for the first time is something you'll never forget.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

Dive center

Ceningan Divers

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Dive into the Extraordinary with Ceningan Divers: 

Start your day with two (2) exhilarating dives, typically departing around 8am. Our morning dive trips last approximately 4 hours, with tea, coffee, and snacks provided between the first and second dives. If you’re up for more, we also offer an afternoon dive, usually departing at 1pm and taking about 2 hours.

We prioritize personalized diving experiences by maintaining small groups, with a maximum ratio of four divers to one Divemaster/Instructor. Safety is paramount—our boats are equipped with oxygen, first aid kits, spare dive gear, tools, a marine radio, and life jackets. Each diver is also provided with a sarong (towel) and access to free-flowing water to keep you hydrated.

Our dive site selection is based on daily conditions and the experience level of our guests. We know many divers are eager to encounter Manta Rays and Mola Molas, so we strive to visit these spots whenever the conditions allow. Mantas can be seen year-round, though weather conditions play a crucial role in our ability to reach their locations. Typically, the days surrounding a new moon or full moon bring higher swells, making it more challenging. For the best chance of spotting Mola Molas, plan your visit between mid-August and mid-October, although sightings do happen randomly throughout the year.

Our high season runs from mid-June to late October and during the Christmas/New Year holidays. The rainy season begins in mid-November and continues until late March.

Eco-Conscious Diving at Ceningan Divers: 

At Ceningan Divers, we're not just passionate about diving; we're dedicated to preserving the marine environment. As a Five Star IDC Resort , we're proud to be ranked among the top Green Fins Operators globally, recognized as a PADI Eco Center and a 100% AWARE Partner. Our commitment to sustainability has earned us the titles of Green Fins Best Environmental Performer (2025), The Top Green Fins Member Globally (2024), Best Dive Resort of the Year (2019) and Dive Operator of the Year (2018) at the BlueGreen360 Awards.

We offer online workshops on turtles, manta rays, mola mola, and reef conservation at
https://edu.ceningandivers.com

As a certified Green Fins Operator, our high standards ensure minimal impact on the aquatic world.

We take our environmental responsibility seriously, right down to the sunscreen we use. Commercial sun creams, which often contain reef-harming chemicals, are not permitted at our resort or on our boats. Instead, we offer an eco-friendly, locally sourced sunscreen that's safe for both you and the reef.  











PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 6 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 16090 Km from your location
Ceningan Resort, Bali, Nusa Ceningan, No State, Indonesia

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Wetsuit (5mm)
  • BCD
  • Dive computer
  • Regulator
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Lunch
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Not inclusive of

  • Flashlight (torch)  ( USD 12 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Manta Point surcharge  ( USD 9 )

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is required. You must be in good physical health and be able to float for 10 minutes and swim 200 m unaided and without stopping.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: 

1) Knowledge development: your dive center will provide you with all the material to start learning. It covers everything you need to know about basic techniques, terminology and safety procedures in scuba diving. For each concept, you read the explanations and watch the demonstration on a video. Your PADI Instructor will schedule time with you to check your progress and make sure you understand important scuba diving information. 

2) Confined water dives: these are training sessions conducted in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. You’ll learn and practice the basic skills of diving as well as techniques to keep you safe and you’ll run though how to deal with a range of emergency situations should they occur. The sessions in the swimming pool are a lot of fun and give the opportunity to get familiar with the gear and techniques in a safe environment. 

3) Open water dives: This is what it’s all about – making your first dives in the ocean! During the four open water dives, you will perform various dive skills both under water and at the surface to make sure that you are a competent and safe diver. The training portion usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning that you will get to spend a big part of your time diving with your instructor and exploring the underwater world. 

As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! This means you will be allowed to rent diving equipment and dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters, lifelong!

We meet at Ceningan Divers at 7:30am. We leave at 8am. 

You will need to come to the dive shop the day before you start your course to pick up your book or activate your digital manual

This course can be conducted 1 on 1 or up to 4 students to one instructor.

*if we go to Manta Point or the far north, there will be a fuel surcharge payable at the dive shop on the day of the activity. (We only go to these sites if the weather and conditions are appropriate. We decide if this is possible the day before the activity.) 

The Province of Bali charges a 100,000Rp fee to every visitor who carries out activities in the Bali Marine Protected Area (Nusa Penida). Please note that this fee has to be paid in cash.



Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

We meet at Ceningan Divers at 8am on Day 1. The other days, we meet at 7:30am.

Address: Ceningan Resort, Bali, Nusa Ceningan, No State, Indonesia

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Cancellation policy

  • No cancelations, refunds, or changes can be made
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